Incomparable Easter Festivity in Italy

Usually, when we speak of Easter, we have fun in those moments of egg hunting and souvenirs of bunnies and rabbits. But have you ever thought about celebrating the classic Easter with noise and cacophonous explosives? Well, given that Easter is the conclusion of Holy Week, which is supposedly a solemn celebration, some may think that the festivities are somewhat not that suitable. On the other hand, Italy celebrates Easter as if it was the New Year -- full of enjoyment and activities.

For more than 300 years now, Italy, particularly Florence, conducts the annual Easter day with the practice called Scoppio del Carro, which is an explosion of a big cart. In this practice, the zealous Italian people use an old but elaborate 1679 wagon, which stands two to three stories high, and drag it through Florence, while a large number of oxen decorated with garlands parade before them. This kaleidoscopic pageantry stops when it reaches the celebrated Basilica di S. Maria del Fiore, where a mass is held afterwards.

But, the real festivity begins after the Mass, when the Archbishop fires a rocket that travels down through the wires connected to the wagon; when the spark reaches the wagon, radiant fireworks are set off. Such blow-up is necessary for the fervent followers of this practice because for them, a good harvest is ensured for the year. The festivity, then, ends in a parade of zealous people who are wearing popular medieval costumes.

Enjoying Romantic Occasions In The Marvelous Venice

I just find it a bit categorized that whenever people gossip of honeymoon, usually, the lovely floating city (more prominently known as Venice) in Italy is the one that immediately pops up in their minds. Oh, well, I guess it is indisputable that the city has already produced a good reputation in being a very favorable destination for honeymooners. Imagine yourself being with your love while riding a gondola passing through a mesh of canals and your driver is singing "O Sole Mio" to both of you under a starry night: the most romantic involvement you'll ever experience, isn't it?

Venice, an olden and now an important tourist destination is composed of 122 islands with 150 canals built on shallow lagoons where gondolas pass as the main method of transport for moving to places in the city alongside walking through its bridges. It is associated to mainland Italy by a rail station and can be reached via the newly built Marco Polo International Airport named after its most celebrated citizen, Marco Polo.

Nowadays, aside from resident Italians, Venice plays host to a range of nations like Turks, Moroccans, and others from Europe. Aside from that, it enjoys status through allusion in Shakespeare's plays and other forms of literature and also through other forms of modern mass media, from film, TV, up to video games.

The Secret of Sumptuous Italian Courses

If you think Italian cooking is all about the thick, creamy sauce smothered on top of a decent platter, then you must be absolutely mistaken. The truth is, Italian food never really care about the mixture of their flavors but much more, the freshness of their ingredients.

The secret of Italian cooking lies in creating the balance between the herbs, the seasonings, and the common ingredients to reach a certain quality for food harmony. Contrary to famous opinions, the taste should not be overpowering at all. The ones we've tasted in Italian bars outside Italy is more often than not, just an adopted version of some Italian dishes. In reality, Italians don't even use a tomato mixture, which makes the flavor all too heavy on the food. Instead, they either use a cream or a tomato mixture to savor the delight for each flavorful feature. Even a typical variety of herbs and spices should be added not only to create a chief taste but also to bring out the flavor from only the freshest of all ingredients. As such, Italians only shop for vegetables when they will be added within a couple of days to keep their quality and goodness in every bite. What's more, the pasta is not considered a main food, when its ample serving should still give room for a appetizing treat for mouthwatering desserts or salads.

The Italian's Developing Styles of Dressing

Gone are the days that guides and constraints were regarded just to be "in" in the world of fashion. Today, you do not have to be bugged much about the color of your attire or the fabric that you use because you can wear almost everything that you feel like wearing. Just look at the way Italians are dressing up and you will understand what I am addressing about. Before, pairing a colored socks with leather shoes was a disapproval and having an old brooch in a sweat shirt was a sin in the Italian mode. But now, nobody really cares about colors and textiles as long as a dress brings comfort and spirit. As the years pass by, Italians prefer owning apparels that are more relaxed and comfortable. Merging and matching colors and pieces of apparels are also done to express themselves and to make their personal outfit.

I conclude the way Italians dress today is a proof that fashion is constantly advancing. In fact, jeans are now permitted to some wedding ceremonies in other locales of the country. I also believe that having a fashion sense of Italians is also a great way to make a personal statement, which is something that was somehow a no-no when the '80s and '90s fashion was at its peak. Bottom line is, you can now dress up with an Italian philosophy -- with a feeling of elation and fun.

A Depiction of the History of Bologna Territory

In terms of history, Italy is most absolutely one of the richest among the European areas. Every Italian city can boast of having its own share of historic significance, contributing seriously to the overall evolution of Italy as a territory.

Bologna, for instance, is one town in Italy that is a preferred destination for many trippers. This is essentially because it has several landmarks that have deep historical roots, and this includes the Corona D' Oro, a newly opened hotel located in central Bologna.

The hotel validly belongs to the Bologna Art chain of hotels which has set up a good name in Italy because of its excellent service and an eye for choosing great locations. The Corona D' Oro faithfully carries on that particular legacy since it stands right within the historic Piazza Azzoguide, one of the more popular tourist landmarks in Bologna.

Yet, aside from that, the hotel itself can be considered a chief Italian tourist destination since its very construction represents the best in Italian architectural style. One can see this in the divergent areas of Corona D' Oro, including the Renaissance ceilings, gothic walls, Art Nouveau center, and the majestic liberty placed at the entrance area, which collectively make a lavish surrounding, providing guests with a good glimpse of the evolution of the city, especially as it relates to Italian architecture.

For a better appreciation of these details, an actual glimpse of the hotel should ideally be planned. This should not be validly hard since access to the hotel is somewhat easy. Upon getting off from the Bologna railway station, one needs to simply ride on bus number 37 or 25 which has a stop-over at Piazza Maggiore, from where the hotel is about 70 meters away.